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Alfa Romeo 156

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

V18 GTAMOT history

V18 GTA is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,401 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 GTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 GTA was last recorded at 167,401 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,400 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,401 miles
  • 2024 – 165,123 miles
  • 2023 – 162,601 miles
  • 2021 – 161,322 miles
  • 2020 – 159,362 miles
  • 2019 – 151,095 miles
  • 2018 – 145,564 miles
  • 2017 – 140,766 miles
  • 2016 – 133,951 miles
  • 2015 – 130,948 miles
  • 2014 – 122,473 miles
  • 2013 – 110,663 miles
  • 2012 – 95,785 miles
  • 2011 – 84,149 miles
  • 2010 – 68,023 miles
  • 2009 – 54,482 miles
  • 2008 – 43,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,401 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,401 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,401 miles
    Test number
    859492019511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,400 miles (+2,277)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,400 miles
    Test number
    326648536847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,123 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,123 miles
    Test number
    587993773873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,601 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,601 miles
    Test number
    658304182777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,322 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,322 miles
    Test number
    550274828883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,362 miles (+8,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    861425821470
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,095 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,095 miles
    Test number
    205821807478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,564 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,564 miles
    Test number
    607035955178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,766 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,766 miles
    Test number
    969918422431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,951 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    268853156035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail130,948 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,948 miles
    Test number
    185204605182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass130,948 miles (+313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,948 miles
    Test number
    507674605158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail130,635 miles (+8,162)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,635 miles
    Test number
    956949485005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExcess front tyre wear on edges

  14. Pass122,473 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    799010804176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,663 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    876728453141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,785 miles (+11,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,785 miles
    Test number
    366101132179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,149 miles (+16,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,149 miles
    Test number
    708557451176
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,023 miles (+13,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    184055240166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,482 miles (+10,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    793193939120
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,562 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    984178058123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V18 GTA

Does V18 GTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 GTA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 GTA?
The MOT on V18 GTA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 GTA done?
V18 GTA was recorded at 167,401 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has V18 GTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 GTA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 GTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V18 GTA find?
V18 GTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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